One Girl Killed, Another Critical After Minibike Struck in Brooklyn Center

One child has been killed and another was seriously injured after the minibike they were riding was struck in Brooklyn Center.

According to police, the crash occurred around 3 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27.

Two girls, both under the age of 10, were riding a minibike on 63rd Avenue near the intersection with Brooklyn Drive when they were hit by a vehicle.

After first responders gave on-scene medical aid including CPR, both girls were transported to North Memorial Health Hospital in Robbinsdale.

One of the girls was pronounced dead after arriving at the hospital. The second remains in critical condition.

Police say the driver remained at the scene of the crash is cooperating with investigators.

The Hennepin County Crime Lab and the Minnesota State Patrol are assisting in the investigation and accident reconstruction.

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